How popular is the name Isamu in 2025?

Isamu is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Isamu most popular?

Isamu peaked in 1922, reaching #1120 among US boy names.

Isamu will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Isamu entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1120 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1120

peak (1922)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Isamu are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Isamu alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Isamu in 2025?: Isamu is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Isamu most popular?: Isamu peaked in 1922, reaching #1120 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Isamu with classmates?: Isamu will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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